Originally posted by DwightShrute
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str, yeah the healthcare is a major problem if one gets very ill. Someone works their entire life and then goes broke when they or someone in the family gets sick. There really should be a cap or ceiling on medical costs but I'm not sure we will ever see that with the sickening greed out there.
As far as the rest of it, I just want to be left alone for the most part and certainly do not want government telling me what to think, what to feel and flipping the country and customs upside down with radical ideas.
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My tone is just pointing out facts and sharing my thoughts based on doing my homework on a subject. I share my thoughts not because I think it will change the minds of people who think differently. I share my thoughts to show the people who already think like me that they are not alone.Originally posted by str
Americans do share my thoughts actually. Decent people do. They elected Trump for a second time. Trump has exposed politicians from both sides at what losers they are and have been. It's hard for many people to admit they have been sucked in supporting incompetence for so long, so their defense mechanism is to blame the guy who's actually got the smarts and courage to fix it. And when he's doing so, then they are left with well look things are still expensive haha. As if somehow Trump can fix decades of incompetence overnight. You don't build a new garden, plant and water the soil and get tomatoes the next day.
Things are getting better str, despite what CNN and MSNOW are telling you.
Current US Gas Prices in December 2025As of December 5, 2025, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the US is $2.99, according to the latest data from AAA and GasBuddy. This marks a recent dip below $3.00, down from $3.02 a week ago and $3.03 a year ago. In real terms (adjusted for inflation), this is even lower, providing significant relief compared to recent years.Are They the Lowest in 5 Years?Yes, current prices are the lowest they've been across the US since April 2020, well below the 5-year threshold (which would compare to December 2020 onward). The last time the national average fell below $3.00 was in May 2021 ($2.98), but prices were substantially lower in 2020 due to pandemic-driven demand collapse.Comment -
I have said it a hundred times and posted several videos from countries who are being destroyed from within. Canada, France, Germany, Sweden and England are just a few who might never recover because of weak ass politicians who allowed the wolves into the chicken coop. Once they are in, its virtually impossible to get rid of them. These are the same people who shout Queers for Palestine and who think men can get pregnant.
In England, 11 cops went to a woman's house and arrested her for using the word Fagggot in a private DM. She sent the text from the hospital after being assaulted and used that word to describe her attacker who wasn't even gay. Nothing happened to the attacker. She faced 5-10 years in prison.
In the US, Dearborn Michigan is gone forever. Its a shithole. So is much of Minneapolis and the fraud the Somalians have done with over 1 billion stolen from the taxpayer and the elected congresswomen married her brother and Tampon Tim is under investigation and calls ICE the gistapo.
These people all hate America! wake up! Listen to this POS!
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He was sleeping. Sleepy Taco.Originally posted by ByeShea
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It is almost sad how cringeworthy almost all of their theatrical nonsense that they choose to put out there. Thankfully it seems they are incapable of learning from their mistakes or reading the room.Originally posted by DwightShruteComment -
it got me but there have been so many real ones like this, its easy to think this was just another one.Originally posted by mjsuax13
Remember this lunatic?
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- Accused pipe bomb planter Brian Cole Jr. confessed his crimes to the FBI, MS NOW reported.
- Cole also told agents that he supported President Donald Trump and held anarchist views, according to MS NOW.
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Surging gas prices worsen affordability crisis for Americans
Record US LNG exports are colliding with a cold snap as rising energy costs create political problem for Trump.
US natural gas prices are soaring as the country ships record amounts of the fuel overseas, contributing to an affordability crisis that is causing political problems for Donald Trump. Wholesale prices have jumped more than 70 per cent in the past 12 months, with the US benchmark Henry Hub price settling at $5.29 on Friday, its highest level since December 21 2022 during the energy crisis sparked by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The price surge is contributing to a deepening sense of runaway costs in the US, and flies in the face of Trump’s claims to have driven down energy prices during his first year back in office. It comes alongside frigid temperatures across the US, pushing up demand for power generation to heat homes and businesses.
Trump has prioritised boosting LNG exports overseas and gas production at home to fuel the AI boom, as part of a strategy to unleash “US energy dominance”. But he faces growing pushback from consumers and industry concerned that rising power prices are worsening a “cost of living crisis” and denting competitiveness.
“As North America exports more natural gas, it imports higher and more volatile gas prices as a result,” said Clark Williams-Derry, analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, a think-tank backed by environmental foundations. “This is great news for the gas industry, which has seen a bump in revenues.
But it’s not so great if you’re a US consumer who relies on gas for heating or power,” he said.
Analysts say it may also reflect a structural shift in gas pricing, as an increasing share of production is diverted to booming LNG exports and an anticipated rise in demand from energy-hungry artificial intelligence data centres. “During the coldest days of winter, LNG exports and local consumers are competing for the same supply molecules. In extreme weather scenarios, there may not be enough gas supply to satisfy both,” said Eric McGuire, analyst at Wood Mackenzie, an energy consultancy.
Industrial Energy Consumers of America, a group representing large energy-consuming manufacturers, said US policymakers should prioritise domestic customers over LNG exports. “As export volumes grow, price and reliability risks increase for US consumers and directly impact manufacturing competitiveness,” said Paul Cicio, chief executive of the Industrial Energy Consumers of America. “We do not have an alternative. We are stuck at the end of a pipeline.”Comment -
Originally posted by pavyracer
Surging gas prices worsen affordability crisis for Americans
Record US LNG exports are colliding with a cold snap as rising energy costs create political problem for Trump.
US natural gas prices are soaring as the country ships record amounts of the fuel overseas, contributing to an affordability crisis that is causing political problems for Donald Trump. Wholesale prices have jumped more than 70 per cent in the past 12 months, with the US benchmark Henry Hub price settling at $5.29 on Friday, its highest level since December 21 2022 during the energy crisis sparked by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The price surge is contributing to a deepening sense of runaway costs in the US, and flies in the face of Trump’s claims to have driven down energy prices during his first year back in office. It comes alongside frigid temperatures across the US, pushing up demand for power generation to heat homes and businesses.
Trump has prioritised boosting LNG exports overseas and gas production at home to fuel the AI boom, as part of a strategy to unleash “US energy dominance”. But he faces growing pushback from consumers and industry concerned that rising power prices are worsening a “cost of living crisis” and denting competitiveness.
“As North America exports more natural gas, it imports higher and more volatile gas prices as a result,” said Clark Williams-Derry, analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, a think-tank backed by environmental foundations. “This is great news for the gas industry, which has seen a bump in revenues.
But it’s not so great if you’re a US consumer who relies on gas for heating or power,” he said.
Analysts say it may also reflect a structural shift in gas pricing, as an increasing share of production is diverted to booming LNG exports and an anticipated rise in demand from energy-hungry artificial intelligence data centres. “During the coldest days of winter, LNG exports and local consumers are competing for the same supply molecules. In extreme weather scenarios, there may not be enough gas supply to satisfy both,” said Eric McGuire, analyst at Wood Mackenzie, an energy consultancy.
Industrial Energy Consumers of America, a group representing large energy-consuming manufacturers, said US policymakers should prioritise domestic customers over LNG exports. “As export volumes grow, price and reliability risks increase for US consumers and directly impact manufacturing competitiveness,” said Paul Cicio, chief executive of the Industrial Energy Consumers of America. “We do not have an alternative. We are stuck at the end of a pipeline.”
Now back to reality in December 2025 .
U.S. National Average Gas Price Falls Below $3/gal, Lowest Level Since 2021
November 28, 2025 Average U.S. gas prices now stand at lowest level in over 1,660 days
DALLAS, TX, November 28, 2025 — Gas Buddy , North America’s trusted source for fuel savings for more than 25 years, today reports that the national average price of gasoline has fallen below $3 per gallon for the first time since May 2021—marking a significant milestone for motorists as the country heads deeper into the winter driving season. According to GasBuddy data, average prices have fallen in all 50 states over the last seven days, an exceptionally rare and broad-based retreat.Comment -
Have to admit, the gas prices have dropped 3 cents in the last year as pointed out yesterday. A major accomplishment. People should be so excited.
If you get 20 gallons twice a month filling up, that’s 480 gallons of gas per year. So 3 cents times 480= 1,440. So… every year the consumer saves 14.40 which means they can go to MacDonalds and buy a 20 piece nuggets and a large fry and it only costs about 5 bucks.
I’ll assume they walk to wherever they are going because the new car prices with inflation and tariffs are out of the question for the majority of Americans.
And this is exactly why I spoke up yesterday about politics. People throw around total bullshit with gas prices, etc.
It’s a never ending argument with half truths , misleading statements and lies from both sides.
What a colossal waste of time this is.
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Str, I admire the effort you make to be less controversial or appear independent. Just keep in mind it needs to be authentic.Originally posted by str
Americans save over 4 billion dollars a year when gas drops 3 cents at the pump. That's a lot of french fries and chicken McNuggets.
The America public has been sold out by the Washington swamp for a long time now. They have made a fortune for themselves and their friends off the backs of middle class. Its turned into a scam which has attracted the biggest dirtbags in America. They opt out of the healthcare plan they designed for the rest of you while telling you how great it is. They give themselves raises all the time. They get paid even while they shut down the government. They have security and get thousands for they home security. They have convinced Americans that losing is ok and incompetence should be rewarded. The republicans are far from perfect, but the democrats are the enemy. They have nothing but hate, lies and race baiting in their arsenal. Their favorable rating is something like 18% which is amazing that its that high.
So you would rather pay more for gas?
You can spin shit all ya want but Trump has taken the bull by the horns and is working his ass off for the country. He's hired great people to his cabinet.
Obama divided the country like no other president, he smoked Newports, told everyone there's no magic wand, passed a disastrous healthcare plan, spied on the Trump campaign, and lied to the public saying Trump colluded with Russia after his own FBI said told him he never did. You didn't build that! LOL.
Biden was a complete embarrassment. He did nothing except sleep, wondered off constantly, fell down and up, shook hands with people who weren't there, and weaponized the justice system against Trump. Banana republic shit from the worst president and administration in US history.
Trump has stopped illegal immigration, he's getting rid of people who are in the country illegally, trillions in new investments to the US, no tax on tips, no tax on OT. Wages are increasing. Streets are safer, criminals are being rounded up, millions of illegals self-deported. There are too many to list but he's done more in the first 10 months than Obama and Biden could do in 100 presidencies. Its simply amazing. America is respected again.
Don't forget that the dems couldn't even stand and applaud for kid with brain cancer during the SOTU. Remember the moron with the cane? The dem party are infested with the dumbest people in Washington. They call their own ICE agents 'gestapos'. Sanctuary cities? How could that be a thing even? AOC, Crocket, Omar, Talib, Lieu, Schumer and the guy who asked a US General if Guam could sink if too many military personnel landed. Oh and that moron who actually flew to El Salvador to try a bring back to the US a known gang member and human traficker. LOL. They allowed men into the women's sports, bathrooms and walking around with their cokks hanging out in women's locker rooms. They even have a mentally ill dude in congress right now, who dresses up as a woman and pretends he is a woman.
The dems have no plan except lie about Trump and use the race card at every turn. That's it. They shut down the government because the wanted hundreds of billions for healthcare for illegal aliens. They will even convince some people to still vote for them. Any don't forget, the dems all voted against tax cuts.
With the 2025 extension, the average household saves ~$2,900 annually. Suddenly paying less taxes is a bad thing just as paying a less for gas it apparently.
No, both parties are not the same. You could make that argument in years past and I would agree with you, but not anymore. Not under Trump. He continues to show how incompetent politicians are and how corrupt the MSM are. Its no secret why they hate him and lie about him so much.
Time to wake up and admit the swamp is real. You don't sit back and watch tens of thousands of factories close, send billions to other countries for stupid shit, start endless wars and get 38 trillion in debt if you were competent.
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Yay, Dwight finally seeing what is going on!Originally posted by DwightShrute
Congrats on pulling your head out of the sand and getting some woke Dwight
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dude, you must be joking?Originally posted by Optional
Yay, Dwight finally seeing what is going on!
Congrats on pulling your head out of the sand and getting some woke Dwight
Opti, you are blaming the wrong guy. That is how indoctrination works. The woke knows it. The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
How many times have I posted this 2017 video? A dozen? This is only a small clip.
“Today we are not merely transferring power from one Administration to another, or from one party to another – but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving it back to you, the American People. For too long, a small group in our nation’s Capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost. Washington flourished – but the people did not share in its wealth. Politicians prospered – but the jobs left, and the factories closed. The establishment protected itself, but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories; their triumphs have not been your triumphs; and while they celebrated in our nation’s Capital, there was little to celebrate for struggling families all across our land. That all changes – starting right here, and right now, because this moment is your moment: it belongs to you. It belongs to everyone gathered here today and everyone watching all across America.”- President Trump aka the People’s President.
It was maybe the greatest inaugural speeches of all time. That is why the dems hate him and so many republicans as well. He exposes them all, regardless of party. Paul Ryan was a joke. Mitt Romney was a joke. Obama was a disaster and so lied to the people after his own FBI said there was nothing to the Russian collusion story. Crooked Hillary was gonna be more of the same, like Biden was. Just wasted years while the people lost.
The liberal media wanted Crooked to win because Trump was not afraid to call them out for what they are and that is bad for business.
The reason you and many others hate Trump is very simple. Trump sprays fire retardant all over the bullshit you continue to believe. lie after lie and hoax after hoax have been debunked over the years, and yet many of you still sit at the table asking for more. He uses harsh truths because that is the only way people will listen.
The swamp would rather keep enriching themselves and their buddies. A shit disturber, like Trump, is bad for their business. Hopefully Rubio and JD will continue Trump's reawakening and keep America on the right path in 2029.
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I'm blaming the govt and system and media and however we needed up with the people so divided.Originally posted by DwightShrute
You're the one trying to blame a guy... whilst excusing the guy on the other side of that same coin as some 4d chess playing king of the people.
The swamp is just as deep and smelly as it always has been. You too can see it if you look critically.
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Originally posted by DwightShruteStr, I admire the effort you make to be less controversial or appear independent. Just keep in mind it needs to be authentic.
Americans save over 4 billion dollars a year when gas drops 3 cents at the pump. That's a lot of french fries and chicken McNuggets.
The America public has been sold out by the Washington swamp for a long time now. They have made a fortune for themselves and their friends off the backs of middle class. Its turned into a scam which has attracted the biggest dirtbags in America. They opt out of the healthcare plan they designed for the rest of you while telling you how great it is. They give themselves raises all the time. They get paid even while they shut down the government. They have security and get thousands for they home security. They have convinced Americans that losing is ok and incompetence should be rewarded. The republicans are far from perfect, but the democrats are the enemy. They have nothing but hate, lies and race baiting in their arsenal. Their favorable rating is something like 18% which is amazing that its that high.
So you would rather pay more for gas?
You can spin shit all ya want but Trump has taken the bull by the horns and is working his ass off for the country. He's hired great people to his cabinet.
Obama divided the country like no other president, he smoked Newports, told everyone there's no magic wand, passed a disastrous healthcare plan, spied on the Trump campaign, and lied to the public saying Trump colluded with Russia after his own FBI said told him he never did. You didn't build that! LOL.
Biden was a complete embarrassment. He did nothing except sleep, wondered off constantly, fell down and up, shook hands with people who weren't there, and weaponized the justice system against Trump. Banana republic shit from the worst president and administration in US history.
Trump has stopped illegal immigration, he's getting rid of people who are in the country illegally, trillions in new investments to the US, no tax on tips, no tax on OT. Wages are increasing. Streets are safer, criminals are being rounded up, millions of illegals self-deported. There are too many to list but he's done more in the first 10 months than Obama and Biden could do in 100 presidencies. Its simply amazing. America is respected again.
Don't forget that the dems couldn't even stand and applaud for kid with brain cancer during the SOTU. Remember the moron with the cane? The dem party are infested with the dumbest people in Washington. They call their own ICE agents 'gestapos'. Sanctuary cities? How could that be a thing even? AOC, Crocket, Omar, Talib, Lieu, Schumer and the guy who asked a US General if Guam could sink if too many military personnel landed. Oh and that moron who actually flew to El Salvador to try a bring back to the US a known gang member and human traficker. LOL. They allowed men into the women's sports, bathrooms and walking around with their cokks hanging out in women's locker rooms. They even have a mentally ill dude in congress right now, who dresses up as a woman and pretends he is a woman.
The dems have no plan except lie about Trump and use the race card at every turn. That's it. They shut down the government because the wanted hundreds of billions for healthcare for illegal aliens. They will even convince some people to still vote for them. Any don't forget, the dems all voted against tax cuts.
With the 2025 extension, the average household saves ~$2,900 annually. Suddenly paying less taxes is a bad thing just as paying a less for gas it apparently.
No, both parties are not the same. You could make that argument in years past and I would agree with you, but not anymore. Not under Trump. He continues to show how incompetent politicians are and how corrupt the MSM are. Its no secret why they hate him and lie about him so much.
Time to wake up and admit the swamp is real. You don't sit back and watch tens of thousands of factories close, send billions to other countries for stupid shit, start endless wars and get 38 trillion in debt if you were competent.
https://x.com/i/status/1995941466867466440
You : Str, I admire the effort you make to be less controversial or appear independent. Just keep in mind it needs to be authentic.
Me: Oh Dwight, it is very authentic. I have run my own business (2 of them), since I was 21 years old. The last thing I would ever do is listen to someone who is paid to say what they say and that payoff drives their opinion. I left my first business at age 46 when rampant cheating and illegal maneuvers became accepted behavior. I don't steal, cheat or lie. That makes life perfect for me.
What I think needs to happen for something to be authentic is that we don't build up someone by saying that others were this or that. I have always felt each persons track record reflects who that person is. The things someone does, says who that person is or who you are. The way someone thinks does as well.
What I see you wrote, tells me there must not be a whole lot of good to say about someone when his best accolades are what someone else did or did not do.
You: Americans save over 4 billion dollars a year when gas drops 3 cents at the pump. That's a lot of french fries and chicken McNuggets.
Me: Indeed it is. Like I said, 5 bucks gets them a 20 piece and a fry once a YEAR. That feeds roughly 2 of the people in the family. Hope the rest are OK. No drink though, let's not go crazy .
You: The America public has been sold out by the Washington swamp for a long time now. They have made a fortune for themselves and their friends off the backs of middle class. Its turned into a scam which has attracted the biggest dirtbags in America.
Me: Absolutely ! I've lived in Wash. DC my entire life. I know exactly what the swamp is and most importantly, WHO is in it.
You: The republicans are far from perfect, but the democrats are the enemy.
Me: Disagree. There are plenty of extremely decent people on both sides. They aren't THE enemy. They are your enemy or a anyone's who choose to be told what and how to think, and perceive, of what is there for all to judge.
There is a house member who I grew up with. He is a little older than me. Lived a block away. He was always a great guy IMO. Don't agree with everything he says but who does right? The last thing I would call him is an enemy.
Your next two paragraphs are simply a rant , brought to you by, the Republican party. Other than responding with " Naw Ahh " I have no intertest in that stuff. It might give you or someone else the thought that I am therefore, a Democrat. I am not !
That's a game I never play.
You: With the 2025 extension, the average household saves ~$2,900 annually. Suddenly paying less taxes is a bad thing just as paying a less for gas it apparently.
Me: The average household doesn't SAVE money because prices did not go higher. They just were not forced to spend more. Like I said, at Mickey D's they got some nuggs and a fry. No drink but hey, shut up and eat.
You: No, both parties are not the same. You could make that argument in years past and I would agree with you, but not anymore. Not under Trump. He continues to show how incompetent politicians are and how corrupt the MSM are. Its no secret why they hate him and lie about him so much.
Me: I meant the same level of BS. Maybe file it under, "there is more than one way to skin a cat." And their level of hate is no greater than the level of hate that the R's have towards the other party. You know that man. It's the continual smoke and mirror game that has been played for centuries.
You: Time to wake up and admit the swamp is real. You don't sit back and watch tens of thousands of factories close, send billions to other countries for stupid shit, start endless wars and get 38 trillion in debt if you were competent.
Me: Because this discussion/ political argument has gone back and forth with no end in sight, I suggest you argue with AI about this.
Here is AI's response.
Partisan Contributions
While both parties share responsibility, each often emphasizes the other's role:- Republicans often point to increased government spending by Democrats. However, Republican-backed tax cuts, such as the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, have also significantly contributed to the debt by reducing federal revenue.
- Democrats frequently criticize Republican tax cuts and defense spending. They argue that while spending increases contribute to debt, tax cuts are a major driver of the increasing debt-to-GDP ratio.
Lastly, and on a much more interesting subject IMO, the Dolphins have had a tough year but for me, I do think their head coach is a lot better than the bashing he has taken by the media. I like him, a lot. He is smart and although there were rumors he lost the clubhouse for a while, he has it back, if indeed he ever lost it, and has had it back for several weeks. I feel sometimes people show their best attributes when they are down, not on top of the world. I think he is a helluva good coach. I hope the Dolphins keep him. But if not, someone else will and I expect he will shine bright in do time.
I experienced something like that in a much smaller scale when I was in the world of sports and am much more proud of things I did when it was bad as compared to when it was great. The song New Kid In Town by the Eagles came out in 1976, the same year I started my first company. I WAS that new kid in town, just like I was the guy towards the end of the song when the next new kid in town arrived.
Never really knew what it all meant until my song was over. Bob Dylan called it maybe the greatest song ever written. I would agree.
I'm going to hop off the political thread again for a while. A little goes a long way with me.
GL Dwight. Go Fins ! Go Mike McDaniel !
P.S. Anyone that has not seen that movie, American President, if they have two hours , should try and watch it. It says a lot more about Washington DC, Capitol Hill, and the White House than it seems, if you just take it in at face value, not with a predetermined opinion.Comment -
Originally posted by strI am glad both of you agree with me on everything I said. Finally.Originally posted by Optional
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After 5 years of daily back and forth
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LOLOL.Originally posted by DwightShrute
I am glad both of you agree with me on everything I said. Finally.
https://x.com/i/status/1993907652527526107
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I took a page from the book of one of the greats.Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21^^
After 5 years of daily back and forth
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On the Biden Administration: facing the Truth over politics.
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